Blaze

Blaze

Hosted by: Megan Smyth

The go-to podcast for trailblazing entrepreneurs who believe in doing business (and life) DIFFERENTLY. Tired of hearing the same fluffy advice over and over again? We’re pulling back the curtain to give you an...

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92. How to Choose the Best Marketing Platform + Strategy for YOUR Business

“What's the best marketing platform?" is one of the most common questions I get. But the real question is…what's the best platform for you? There's no universal answer, and chasing one is exactly what's been keeping...
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91. What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur: Real Talk with Luan Jardine

There's a very specific image of the Mama CEO being sold to us online. You know the one: laptop open, baby on the hip, effortlessly doing it all. I sat down with my friend and ads expert Luan Jardine for a candid...
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90. You Need a Sabbatical: A Practical Guide to Taking 4+ Weeks Off From Your Business with Maegan Megginson

What if the most strategic thing you could do for your business right now was step away? Most entrepreneurs start a business to have more time freedom. Yet so many of us end up working more than we did at our old 9-5,...
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89. Break Through Your Income Ceiling: Hidden Money Blocks with Katy Chen Mazzara

You already know the practical money stuff. You've read the books, done the budgeting, maybe even worked with a financial planner. So why does money still feel so stressful? This episode is about the piece that most...
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88. From Best-Kept Secret to Industry Leader: Closing the Authority Gap with Kristen VanderHoek

You know your stuff. Your clients get incredible results. So why does it still feel like the right people aren't finding you? Expertise and authority aren't the same thing. Knowing your stuff is one piece of the...
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87. 6 Lessons From 6 Months Living Abroad: What Moving to Scotland Taught Me About Business, Values & Trusting Yourself

You can plan, prepare, and research all you want, but some lessons only come from actually doing the thing… After six months living abroad in Scotland, I'm back in Canada with a completely different perspective on...
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86. How to Sell Without Sales Calls: Convert Clients Asynchronously with Emily Jane Lee

Sales calls aren't the only path to booking premium clients…and for many entrepreneurs, they might not even be the best path. Emily Jane Lee has built a thriving website strategy and design studio without a single...
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85. Increasing Lifetime Value: The Most Important KPI for Success in 2026

Getting new clients will never be as important as how well you serve your existing clients. And in 2026, that truth has never been more critical. Lifetime Value—the total profit you can expect to earn from each...
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84. Why That Strategy From 2022 Stopped Working and What to Do Instead

If you've been feeling like nothing works anymore in your business, you're not imagining it — but you might be looking at the problem from the wrong angle. One of the biggest questions I get asked these days is:...
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83. The Stress-Free Elevator Pitch: How to Turn Networking into Opportunities + Referrals with Annie Franceschi

Ever left a networking event wondering why nothing came of all those connections? Most entrepreneurs think networking doesn't work because they're in the wrong rooms or not meeting enough people. But the real problem...
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82. The Invisible Factor That Makes or Breaks Every Sale (Master Your Energy in 3 Simple Steps)

You can have the perfect offer, nail your messaging, and execute your marketing strategy flawlessly…but if your energy is off, people won't buy. When I ask customers why they chose to work with someone, there’s always...
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81. How to Maximize Your Profit Margin and Make Data-Driven Decisions for Your Business with Marissa Lawton

If you're afraid of the numbers side of your business, avoiding your P&L statement, or just winging it in your marketing strategy…this episode is for you! In this conversation with Marissa Lawton, we're breaking...
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